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Introduction to Common Phrasal Verbs
Understanding Common Phrasal Verbs
A Guide to Everyday English Expressions
Phrasal verbs consist of a verb + preposition or adverb and often have meanings that differ from the original verb.
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What Are Phrasal Verbs?
Definition of Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a combination of a main verb and one or more particles (preposition/adverb) that changes the meaning of the verb.
Example: Take over = To assume control of something.
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Common Phrasal Verbs
List of Common Phrasal Verbs
- Take over: To assume control
- Run into: To meet unexpectedly
- Cut back on: To reduce
- Live up to: To meet expectations
- Make up for: To compensate for
- Deal with: To handle a situation
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Examples in Sentences
Using Phrasal Verbs in Context
- The company took over its competitor last year.
- I ran into my old friend at the supermarket.
- We need to cut back on expenses to save money.
- She tried to live up to her parents’ expectations.
- He worked extra hours to make up for his mistake.
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Phrasal Verbs for Work
Phrasal Verbs Commonly Used in the Workplace
- Set up: To arrange or establish something.
- Deal with: To handle a problem or situation.
- Follow up on: To check the progress of something.
- Look into: To investigate.
- Back out of: To withdraw from an agreement.
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Phrasal Verbs for Social Situations
Useful Phrasal Verbs in Daily Conversations
- Run into: To meet someone unexpectedly.
- Put off: To postpone something.
- Come up with: To think of an idea or plan.
- Break down: To stop working.
- Bring about: To cause something to happen.
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Phrasal Verb Quiz
Test Your Knowledge
Choose the correct phrasal verb for each sentence:
- Can you ______ a solution to this problem? (come up with / put off)
- The manager decided to ______ the meeting until next week. (bring about / put off)
- She ______ her business in 2015. (set up / deal with)
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Summary
Key Takeaways
- Phrasal verbs are essential in daily and professional communication.
- Many phrasal verbs have meanings different from the base verb.
- Practice using them in sentences to understand their meanings better.
